Turkey is facing 'one of the biggest disasters' in its history says President Erdogan

In a visit to earthquake-hit areas on Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the death toll from the two powerful earthquakes has climbed to 18,991. 

In a press conference speaking from one of the worst-hit regions in the Adiyaman province, Erdogan said that the country is facing "one of the biggest disasters" in its history. 

In Syria, at least 3,377 people have been killed, according to figures from the government and a rescue organisation operating in rebel-held northwestern Syria.

The total death toll to date stands at 22,368.